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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2: The Background of Kant's Thought.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did "Critique of Practical Reason" deal with?
(a) Religion.
(b) Ethics.
(c) Aesthetics.
(d) Logic.

2. Which of the following would have best described Kant?
(a) Annoying.
(b) Strict.
(c) Uncreative.
(d) Eccentric.

3. How old was Kant when "Critique of Pure Reason" was published?
(a) 57.
(b) 26.
(c) 45.
(d) 32.

4. What did Kant study throughout his early academic career?
(a) Geography.
(b) A variety of disciplines.
(c) Math.
(d) Philosophy.

5. When did Kant publish "Prolegomena to any Future metaphysic which shall lay Claim to being a Science"?
(a) 1776.
(b) 1790.
(c) 1780.
(d) 1783.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the university Kant attended?

2. When was "Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals" published?

3. When was "Critique of Practical Reason" published?

4. What type of truth is "a square has four sides"?

5. What type of truth is something that is known only as the result of some experience?

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